I know this is not what folks want to hear headed into the Labor Day Weekend but the hot dry weather means that the Tillamook State Forest and surrounding ODF protected lands are moving into an IFPL 3.

EFFECTIVE Monday, August 28, 2017 at 1:00 AM the OHV trails in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, Trask and BLM Upper Nestucca riding areas will be CLOSED until further notice. OHV operation will continue to be allowed on the maintained gravel roads in these designated OHV areas.

At this time, there is no word on when the closure will be lifted. As always, I will send out an e-mail and update the TSF blog the minute I have any news.

Thanks for your help in keeping the Tillamook State Forest safe from wildfires!